Thursday November 1, 2018-A Non Government Organisation (NGO) has
petitioned the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) to initiate a
process of removing Migori Governor, Okoth Obado from office over gross
misconduct.

Mr Obado is accused of murdering Sharon Otieno
and her unborn baby in September. He is out on bond pending trial, which starts
next year.

The governor is
also accused of stealing Sh 2 billion from Migori county government between
year 2015 and 2018.

Now International Centre
for Policy and Conflict (ICPC) wants the commission to invoke its powers under
its Leadership and Integrity Act, the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act
and Chapter Six of the Constitution to have the governor resign or forced out
of office.

“Obado’s case
provides a watershed moment for EACC to deal with impunity and corruption, a
mortal blow through enforcement of accountability, integrity and ethics on all
state office holders consistent with the ongoing campaign against corruption
and impunity,” said ICPC Executive Director Ndungu Wainaina.

“It is not only imperative for the holder of the
office of governor to have the highest standards of integrity, but
independently that the integrity of the institution must be preserved” Wainaina
added.

He also noted that having criminal elements in
politics, whether they are convicted or not, tarnishes the image of the office
they hold.